Passing Judgment...People who cope with chronic pain--the kind of pain that comes to live with you forever--are very good at hiding it. I...reactions1comment
Those were the days.......You would think that after nearly 20 years, my memory of the onset and diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis would be at best...reactionscomments
Tin Man Syndrome...Tin Man Syndrome. When I think about my RD, and how the minute I'm off my meds I freeze up like the...reactions6comments
Side Effects....I'm trying to find out if anyone has had any side effects to methotrexate. I believe what is happening to my body...reactions6comments
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That's a Fail!...As a rheumatoid disease (arthritis) patient, I’m used to feeling like a failure. After all, the pain, fatigue, malaise, and disability it...reactions6comments
“Mean Mommy”...When I was a nanny in college, I vowed that when the day came when I had kids of my own, I...reactions2comments
How Do We Comfort Our Healthcare Providers?...At my last rheumatologist appointment, I had a somewhat bizarre experience. When my doctor orders labs, one of the nurses comes in...reactions2comments
How slow can you go?...I have learned through the years of association and friendship with others with Rheumatoid Arthritis that many of us were used to...reactionscomments
What are your symptoms?...hey everyone! I'm a 23 year old girl with RA since age 17. Symptoms have gotten way worse and I wanted to...reactions1replySymptoms
Foods...what specific foods are good for RA? I expierence severe swelling and pain, anything to take down swelling...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
The show that never ends...‘Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends’ (Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Karn Evil 9 #2) I love this...reactions2comments
Long Road to Recovery...I was diagnosed 5 years ago with R/A. I live in Iowa and see a doctor at PCI clinic. They started me...reactions1comment
It may have taken years but I am coming back!...When women with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) get pregnant, their RA goes into remission. At least that’s what my doctor told my husband...reactions3comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Eating the Elephant...Rheumatoid disease (arthritis) is sometimes overwhelming. The frequent pain, fatigue, niggling low-grade fevers, and feeling ill and foggy are a lot for...reactions11comments
To Exercise, or Not to Exercise...Every morning I wake up and dread the first movements of the day. I hate waking up and I’m the worst at...reactions6comments
You know you have a chronic illness when:...1. The people at your regular chemist remember your name. So they should, you visit them frequently. If, by chance, you have...reactions4comments
Attention Please!...I'm new here and I've felt a kinship from reading everyone's posts! I'm the only one in my family who has RA...reactions3comments
Is this really happening...I'm a 20yr old diagnosed with RA beginning of this year. I was always sick with something when I was at college...reactions1comment
